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Miriam Paisner: Applebee's abruptly closed

Posted:
05/05/2012 01:00:00 AM MDT

Updated:
05/05/2012 09:53:55 PM MDT

I have never been fond of corporate companies but we had one in Boulder that unexpectedly closed last Sunday without warning.

We all knew that Trader Joe's was coming here (like we need another market) but it wasn't supposed to happen until September. Well, my friends and I went to Applebee's last Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. and we were shocked to learn that they were told by upper management at 3 p.m. during the day, that they were to close at 9 p.m. that night. What a surprise to all, customers and staff alike.

I do not know who is at fault for pushing them out but it was the stupidest thing I have ever heard (well one of the most stupid). Applebee's was a fun hangout: They had karaoke on Tuesday, bingo on Wednesday and trivia on Thursday with half priced drinks and appetizers after 9 p.m. The staff was always courteous and fun and now we regulars have no place to hangout anymore, late that is. Their lease wasn't even up.

Even though Applebee's was corporate they had been in Boulder for over 20 years.

Trader Joe's is just another wellness market (from ugh! California) pushing their way around and in like the rest of Californians have done to Boulder.

I for one will not shop there, nor support any business that does business in such an awful way! Besides, why do we need another market?! We have enough already, and truthfully, my favorite is still King Soopers, health foods and all.

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